Hi Mizzemm,   Here are the recommendations of the American Heart Association: Total cholesterol less than 200 HDL cholesterol at least > 40, ideally > 60 LDL cholesterol at least less than 130, ideally less than 100 Triglycerides less than 150   So, according to your lab results your levels are:   HDL - 93 (above 60 which is good)LDL - 101 (less than 130, almost 100 - great)Triglycerides - 75 (multiply the 15 by 5 to get your total triglycerides - and 75 is great)   From the labs you've provided your numbers look very good, even with a total slightly above 200. However, it never hurts to make positive diet and lifestyle changes to keep your levels within healthy ranges. Since your levels look good, I would not get overly concerned with your cheese intake, but look at other areas to make sure you're on track. Examples would be making sure your trans fatty acid intake is minimal/zero, alcohol consumption low/moderate, activity level high, etc. Here is a link to information on a diet to lower cholesterol - http://www.healthcentral.com/cholesterol/lifestyle.html?ic=4026.   All the best,Lisa Nelson RDHow to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps